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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.76 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.76 and 60.03 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.76 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.76 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.76 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 7,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849.67/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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